波特蘭拓荒者隊在附加賽中以 114-110 擊敗菲尼克斯太陽隊，鎖定了西部第七的種子，但這一結果也給德尼·阿夫迪亞最近關於芝加哥公牛隊 2020 年選秀決定的評論增添了一層諷刺。

阿夫迪亞之前曾在《老人與三人組》播客上討論過選秀，他反思了芝加哥在第四順位選擇了帕特里克·威廉姆斯而不是他。

「每個人都認為，全世界都認為芝加哥會在四號位選中我。就像，這是最有道理的，當芝加哥選秀帕特里克·威廉姆斯時，這是一個驚喜，因為我不知道，沒有人真正考慮過他會在四號位。沒有人真正知道他的名字。我覺得在他第四次被選中後，選秀開始變得一團糟。」

當天晚些時候，阿夫迪亞打出了他職業生涯中最具影響力的表現之一，拿下 41 分、12 次助攻、7 個籃板和 2 次蓋帽，將波特蘭推入季後賽。他在38分鐘內22投15中，三分球8投3中，罰球線13投8中。

這場勝利為芝加哥帶來了額外的影響。透過晉級入圍賽並進入季後賽，波特蘭隊確保將其受樂透保護的 2026 年首輪選秀權轉交給公牛隊，這源於涉及勞裡·馬爾卡寧的 2021 年三隊交易。這一序列創造了一個不尋常的場景，阿夫迪亞的表現直接使他最近批評放棄他的同一組織受益。

德尼·阿夫迪亞（Deni Avdija）：“全世界都認為芝加哥會在 4 號位（選秀順位）選中我。就像，這是最有意義的，當芝加哥選中帕特里克·威廉姆斯時，這是一個驚喜。因為……我不知道，沒有人真正考慮過他在 4 號位……沒有人真正知道他的名字。”

透過… pic.twitter.com/SHvx3zCSKF

—巴克巴克先生（@MrBuckBuckNBA） 2026 年 4 月 14 日

德尼·阿夫迪亞的突破，帕特里克·威廉姆斯的掙扎凸顯了開拓者隊與公牛隊之間日益增長的對比

鑑於芝加哥管理層最近的變動，這一時機進一步增加了人們的興趣。阿圖拉斯·卡爾尼索瓦斯（Artūras Karnišovas）負責監督與球隊當前方向相關的陣容決定，他最近在最終交付額外選秀資產的結果之前被解僱。

阿夫迪亞的突破性賽季進一步強調了這種對比。這位25歲的球員在66場比賽中場均得到24.2分、6.9個籃板和6.7次助攻，投籃命中率為46.2%，幫助波特蘭隊取得42勝40負的戰績並進入季後賽。

同時，公牛隊又經歷了一場艱難的賽季，以31勝51負的成績排名東部第12號種子，並且錯過了附加賽和季後賽。 24歲的威廉斯在72場比賽中場均貢獻生涯最低的7分、3個籃板和1.5次助攻，投籃命中率為37.2%。

波特蘭現在將注意力轉向與聖安東尼奧馬刺隊的首輪對決，而芝加哥隊則帶著額外的首輪選秀權進入休賽期——這一結果凸顯了陣容建設和球員發展的不可預測性。

据报道，WWE创意会议正在考虑一个罕见的摔跤时刻，计划下周末在摔跤狂热42上特里克·威廉姆斯和萨米·扎恩之间的对决。

在过去的几周里，为期两晚的大型活动的卡片已经成型，它被设置为该公司最好的摔跤人才展示之一，可能是有史以来的。第二天晚上举行的一场有趣的比赛是冠军 Zayn 和 NXT 传奇人物 Williams 之间的洲际冠军对决。

由于最近几周粉丝们对两位球星的反应，这场比赛已经成为了一场引人注目的比赛。尽管威廉姆斯是个反派，但他的主题曲和魅力使他自去年年底首次亮相以来成为名单上最受欢迎的表演者之一。至于扎恩，粉丝们似乎已经厌倦了他的弱者性格，并且最近对他变得冷漠了。

此外，在最近几集的 SmackDown 中，Zayn 做了一些不符合他性格的可疑事情。好吧，看来这些可能是他在摔角狂热 42 中角色发生重大转变的面包屑。然而，他可能不是唯一在比赛中换边的人。

摔角狂热 42 中罕见的双回合计划？

BodySlam+ 报道称，WWE 创意团队已与 Zayn 和 Williams 在 WrestleMania 上讨论了双回合的想法。由于最近观众对他们的角色的反应。

同时调换两名表演者在业内实属罕见。 WWE 上一次发生这种情况是在第 13 届摔跤狂热大赛上。布雷特·哈特 (Bret Hart) 和“冷石”史蒂夫·奥斯汀 (Steve Austin) 之间的传奇比赛为两人带来了转折。这一刻为后者成为 WWE 历史上最受欢迎的明星之一奠定了基础。

该公司的决策者可能会通过让威廉姆斯成为一个赚钱的机器来吸引粉丝的关注。

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A rare wrestling moment is reportedly being considered in WWE creative meetings when it comes to the planned matchup between Trick Williams and Sami Zayn next weekend at WrestleMania 42.

Over the past few weeks, the card for the two-night mega event has taken shape, and it’s being tipped to be possibly one of the best showcases of the company’s wrestling talent to date. One of the interesting matches on Night 2 is the Intercontinental Title clash between champion Zayn and NXT legend Williams.

This bout has emerged as one of the standout fights on the card due to the reaction both stars have received from fans in recent weeks. Despite Williams being a heel, her theme songs and charisma have made her one of the most popular artists on the roster since her debut late last year. As far as Zayn is concerned, it seems like fans are tired of his underdog personality and have become indifferent to him lately.

Additionally, Zayn has done some questionable things that are out of character for him in recent episodes of SmackDown. Well, it looks like these could be breadcrumbs towards a major change in his character at WrestleMania 42. However, he may not be the only one to switch sides in his match.

Rare double-turn planned for WrestleMania 42?

BodySlam+ is reporting that the WWE creative team has discussed the idea of ​​a double turn with Zayn and Williams at WrestleMania. Due to recent crowd reactions to their characters.

It is rare in the industry to have two artists together. The last time this happened in WWE was in WrestleMania 13. There was a turning point for both of them due to the great match between Bret Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. This moment paved the way for him to become one of the most popular stars in WWE history.

The company’s decision-makers probably see Williams as a money-making machine by bringing him to light with so much fan interest as a heel.

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In just his 27th game of the regular season, Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder returned from a hamstring injury in a 123-103 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season, Williams suffered two right hamstring injuries that kept him out of action since February 11.

With only 10 games left in the Thunder’s regular season schedule, Williams expressed a mild level of frustration, which, considering his 45-game absence, comes as a surprise.

Williams said, “I think if I was on a different team, I would have been more disappointed. But as you guys can see, I have good energy.” “So, I think that’s one of the things that has kept me going. I’m trying to use it as a positive as well. My wrist is feeling better than ever. So, I think that was a big hurdle during the season that I’ve been able to overcome. Now it’s back to normal.”

The positive emotions of her teammates have played a significant role in Williams’ road to recovery.

Williams continued, “You work out all season, and then you get the same injury twice in a row, and I was dealing with my arm at the time. So, that part was a little disappointing.” “But I’ve been around good energy. I’ve been around a good organization so that’s made it a lot easier for me to come back. I’m feeling pretty good.”

Williams finished with 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in 20 minutes in the Thunder’s 20-point win against the 76ers.

How Thunder teammates eased Jalen Williams’ frustration

The return of Thunder forward Jalen Williams to coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup is ideal amid the final stretch of the defending champions’ regular season. Williams revealed how being around the team helped ease his rehab process this season.

“The biggest thing that helped me feel connected was the team allowing me to travel with the team,” Williams said. “I think when you get hurt, and you have to stop on some road trips, it’s really tough because you’re not around the team. So, you feel like an outsider a little bit. So, the fact that I was able to do my rehab on the road at times, and still be with the team, was super dope.

“It’s fun to see people have to do things they wouldn’t normally do, and be successful in that situation. It was really cool.”

Williams enjoyed watching Ajay Mitchell have a breakout season, while veterans like Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace have also stood out amid injuries to the Thunder’s starting lineup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have managed to stay on top of the Western Conference all season, and they have done so without one of their star players for most of the season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jalen Williams has been sidelined for the past few weeks with a hamstring injury, and with a few games left in the season, he is ready to make his return.

Multiple sources told ESPN, “Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams is off the injury report and will return to action on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams has missed the past 5-plus weeks due to a hamstring strain, and now has 11 regular season games left,” Sharanya, formerly of the X, wrote on Twitter.

More details to come on this story.

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to bounce back against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday after Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. They may be without backup center Robert Williams during the second night of a back-to-back.

Williams is questionable for the game with Brooklyn because of a left knee injury. The veteran center has been nursing his left knee since undergoing surgery last March and has missed the start of this season.

However, Williams has played his best basketball of the season recently. The 28-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 66.7 percent shooting in 21.1 minutes per game over his last seven appearances.

He posted six points, 12 rebounds and three blocks on 3-of-5 shooting in 20 minutes during Sunday’s 109-103 loss to the 76ers.

Robert Williams questionable for Nets matchup as Trail Blazers fight for play-in position

Williams’ presence on Monday will give the Trail Blazers a significant advantage against a Nets team with only one available center. Nick Claxton is available for Brooklyn after missing Saturday’s loss at Philadelphia due to rest. However, Deron Sharp has been ruled out for the season, leaving the team without a traditional center on the second unit.

The Trail Blazers are fighting for a spot in the Western Conference play-in race. They are 10th at 3-5, half a game behind the ninth-place Golden State Warriors.

Meanwhile, the Nets have lost three in a row while moving to a more aggressive tank after back-to-back wins over the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. Brooklyn will be without Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle sprain), Noah Clowney (rest), Terrence Mann (left Achilles soreness), Igor Demin (left plantar fascia injury management) and Sharp (left thumb UCL tear) on Monday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder received an encouraging update regarding forward Jalen Williams as he recovers from a hamstring strain.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault recently indicated that Williams is making progress in his rehabilitation. The update was reported Saturday by OKC Thunder Wire’s Clemente Almanza on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Mark Daigneault says Jalen Williams is making ‘progress’ in recovery from hamstring strain.”

Williams, 24, has been sidelined since February 11. His most recent appearance came in Oklahoma City’s 136–109 win over the Phoenix Suns. In that game, Williams gave one of his most efficient performances of the season, recording 28 points, five assists and four rebounds.

He shot 11 of 12 from the field, 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and converted both of his three-point attempts during 20 minutes of play. The performance helped the Thunder earn a dominant win before Williams’ injury absence began.

Thunder continue seven-game winning streak as Jalen Williams works toward comeback

Williams is currently in his fourth NBA season and remains a key part of Oklahoma City’s lineup when healthy. In 26 games this season, he has averaged 17.5 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. He is shooting 47.9% from the field, 31.3% from three-point range and 83.3% from the free-throw line, while averaging 29 minutes per contest.

Even during his absence, Oklahoma City continued to grow. The Thunder finished atop the Western Conference with a 52–15 record and entered their next contest with a seven-game winning streak.

The Thunder will attempt to extend that run on Sunday when they conclude a four-game homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who enter the matchup with a 41-26 record. The game is scheduled for 1:00 pm ET and will be broadcast on ABC.

Williams’ continued progress could give Oklahoma City a timely boost as the team heads toward the postseason.

Bam Adebayo took the NBA world by storm by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards, which is now the second most points ever recorded in a single game. He’s now in the history books between Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant, and that’s something no one can take away from him.

There are still people who will try to discredit what he did, and that’s been happening a lot since he made history. One reason for this is that he surpassed Bryant, and some people think it is outrageous that he broke his record, especially the way he did it.

Lou Williams, who had the chance to play with and against Bryant, had a message for those who are complaining about Adebayo’s historic night.

“If you’re a true Kobe Bryant fan, and you respect Kobe Bryant, you know that Kobe Bryant constantly hunted records and history, and he wanted those things,” Williams said on the Run It Back show. “That’s what we sign up for. We sign up to be competitive, that’s who we are. So if you really respect Kobe Bryant, you know he has a Mamba mentality. I promise you, he was going to get those 100 points; he wasn’t thinking about Wilt Chamberlain. He was thinking about getting a record. That’s who he was as a competitor.

“If you’re a true Kobe Bryant fan, and you respect Kobe Bryant, you know that Kobe Bryant constantly chased records and history.”

Lou Williams complained about fans dropping Bam Adebayo’s 83 points and Kobe’s 81 points.

(via @RunItBackFDTV)pic.twitter.com/ays4lp8Za3

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 11 March 2026

“For anyone watching this, it’s just disrespectful to Kobe Bryant, who just has a history of being revisionist. That guy wanted to take everybody’s head off. So if you respect him, cherish him, and love him the way you do, know that he would have hunted anybody down.”

Bryant was definitely the ultimate competitor, and he was going to do anything to win. That’s why Williams thinks people shouldn’t complain about Adebayo, because Bryant would have done the same if he had the chance.

OKLAHOMA CITY – For the second time in 10 days, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, giving Jalen Williams an isolated shot. Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic night began when he tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games. He sealed the special night with a 3-pointer that would send the Nuggets home.

The shorthanded Thunder, who competed without Williams, All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso to name a few, were led by their MVP candidate in Gilgeous-Alexander against a Nuggets team eager to avenge last week’s overtime thriller. In terms of Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Jokic, Williams believes SGA’s 35-point performance in the Thunder’s 129-126 win should seal the race, he said on Twitter with his ex, former .

“MVP. Don’t think too much!!!” Williams posted the score shortly after Monday’s win, as the Thunder extended their winning streak to six.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s near triple-double (35 points, 15 assists, nine rebounds) with a block and a steal led five Thunder players into double figures, including Jaylin Williams’ 29 points, including a career-high seven threes, and a dozen rebounds. In his first game since January, Ajay Mitchell led the second unit with 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting, and Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain both added 13 points, including three triples.

Jokic’s triple-double (32 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists) led the Nuggets. Aaron Gordon added 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tim Hardaway Jr.’s 28 points, including eight threes, led the bench production, while All-Star Jamal Murray added 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Nikola Jokic shouts out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as ‘special’

Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic has been impressed by the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is reminding everyone how difficult it is to record 20+ points in 126 consecutive games. jokic expansive Gilgeous-Alexander during his postgame media availability, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater.

“I don’t know if people realize how hard it is to do that. To score 20 points in 10 (straight) games, not 120, no matter what, it’s special. He’s a special player,” Jokic said. “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to play against him.”

Nikola Jokic ties Wilt with 126 consecutive 20-point games at SGA

“I don’t know if people realize how hard it is to do that. To score 20 points in 10 (straight) games, not 120, whatever, it’s special. He’s a special player.” pic.twitter.com/YMSWvXGbhj

– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) 10 March 2026

The Thunder will look to extend their winning streak to seven when they host the Celtics at Paycom Center on Thursday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially the hottest team in basketball, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially has the funniest teammate in the league. Following a gritty 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Thunder extended their winning streak to five games, but the real fireworks came during the post-game show.

Gilgeous-Alexander had a stellar performance on the court, finishing with 27 points and setting the pace against a Golden State defense that struggled to maintain its rhythm. However, when he was interviewed by the “Inside the NBA” crew, the conversation immediately shifted from his jump shot to Jalen Williams’ wardrobe. Williams, a versatile rising star from Oklahoma City, arrived on the field wearing an outfit described by many fans as a designer poncho.

The TNT crew asked the superstar guard what he thought of the look. Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate to take the bait, and cheekily compared the high-fashion piece to a common household item.

“Yeah, my wife has one of those at home,” Gilgeous-Alexander said, smiling. “I think they’re called Snuggies. That’s what we call them. You wear them and that night, watch a movie in the Snuggie.”

“My wife has one of those.”

—SGA on J-Dub’s outfit ??? pic.twitter.com/qcIqwAHrHk

– Sports Center (@SportsCenter) 8 March 2026

The “Snuggie” comment quickly spread across social media, highlighting the loose, confident culture that was developing in Oklahoma City. While the team is young, they play with a level of maturity that belies their age, except, perhaps, when it comes to roasting each other’s outfits.

On the field, the Warriors struggled to break into the Thunder’s defense. Despite a spirited effort from Golden State’s veterans, Oklahoma City’s depth and transition play proved to be the difference. With the win, the Thunder continued to solidify themselves as a legitimate threat in the Western Conference.

Friday’s marquee meeting between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets came to a head in the fourth quarter when Lu Dort and Nikola Jokic got into a physical altercation.

Dort was ejected for his roughing foul, while Jokic and Jaylin Williams, who were involved in the fight, were each called for technical fouls. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 127–121 in overtime.

A day later, Williams shared several photos from the competition on Instagram, including one of her being restrained by her coaches. She captioned the post, “Yeah, okay.”

He was immediately mocked by Nuggets fans.

“Imagine Nikola Jokic running to Instagram to post after a fight in a game,” @NuggetsLead said, adding a screenshot of Williams’ post.

Imagine Nikola Jokic running to Instagram to post after fight in game pic.twitter.com/u28PxRZMpe

– Nuggets Lead (@NuggetsLead) 1 March 2026

“Jokic will never happen. So disgusting,” @JB_DenverSports echoed.

“This is the biggest moment of his career,” @DDelgado38697 said.

“Jokic by 1st round KO,” @ashebabes wrote, adding a photo of Jokic that quickly became a meme.

Jokic by first round KO pic.twitter.com/dtqNixH97u

– AsheBTC (@ashebabes) 1 March 2026

“They’re a bunch of unlikeable guys like the Thunder team,” @cammart32 posted.

@Ballknower240 said, “And them all reposting it is really bullshit.”

Williams had a strong game against the Nuggets, scoring 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including two three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists and a block in 26 minutes off the bench. He also helped limit Jokic to 9-of-25 shooting.

The three-time MVP finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists.

The Thunder, who are looking to defend their title, have won the first two faceoffs against the Nuggets this season. They will meet again on March 9 and April 10.

After their heated feud, a bitter rivalry could form, especially after Oklahoma City defeated Denver in the second round of the playoffs last season.

The Atlanta Hawks’ unexpected collaboration with the Magic City garnered national attention this week, and former NBA guard Lou Williams fully supports the partnership.

Williams spoke during Friday’s episode of Run It Back and called the partnership a real celebration of Atlanta culture.

“We’re working on some details, but I’m in full support of it. Shout out to my good people and my relationships in the Magic. I love that Atlanta is embracing some of our culture in the city. It’s a nice link… I know a lot of people won’t understand it. A lot of people don’t understand it, but I’m glad it’s going global because now you all understand me. That’s what we do in Atlanta. I know some of these. Y’all’s imaginations.” Wild, but that’s what we do in the city. So shout out to my good people at Magic. I love seeing them come together and see them on this stage.

The Hawks unveiled the collaboration on Thursday, revealing “Magic City Monday”, a themed promotion tied to their March 16 home game against the Orlando Magic. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with the broadcast set for NBCSN and Peacock. The team also revealed a co-branded hoodie featuring the Magic City name across the chest next to the Hawks’ logo.

“I’m glad it’s going global because now you all understand me. …I know you all have imaginations running wild.”

Lou Williams on the Hawks are paying homage to Atlanta’s famous strip club ‘Magic City’ when they host Orlando next month.

(via @RunItBackFDTV)pic.twitter.com/OGPxM2OHyR

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 27 February 2026

‘Lemon Pepper Lou’ legacy resurfaces as Hawks lean toward Atlanta culture

The pairing has attracted additional attention due to Williams’ own history with the club. He earned the nickname “Lemon Pepper Lou” after a widely publicized incident during the NBA’s 2020 COVID-19 bubble in Orlando, when he left the restricted environment to visit the Magic City and was photographed with rapper Jack Harlow before returning. The league imposed a quarantine on Williams, costing him his time with the Los Angeles Clippers at the time, and fans began referring to him by the nickname tied to the club’s signature Lemon Pepper Wings. Williams later adopted the phrase, even securing a trademark on “Lemon Pepper Lou” as part of his personal brand.

On the court this season, Atlanta (30-31) is ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks picked up their third consecutive win on Thursday with a 126-96 win over the Washington Wizards and will look to continue their momentum when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) on Sunday at 6 pm ET.

Whether celebrated or criticized, the Hawks’ partnership with the Magic City has thrust a local cultural touchstone into the national spotlight, with Williams emphasizing that the move reflects something authentic about Atlanta.

Kevin Durant’s recent comments regarding the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the differences between USA Basketball and European basketball have sparked a huge debate. Durant previously claimed that the criticism against the AAU was a veiled attack on the notion that “black Americans” control the game, and that there was no real reason for the criticism other than arising from racist tendencies.

However, Stephen A. Speaking to Smith, Jay Williams launched a passionate tirade against Durant’s comments, claiming that they represent a racist, victim mentality, according to a post on Ax by ClutchPoints.

“The first argument was about AAU basketball, which is a completely different argument than the Black American thing. I think anytime you bring up race like that, it hijacks the conversation and takes it away from the starting point. It felt a little bit like a racist, victim mentality and it concerned me a little bit because I think criticizing a development system is not a criticism of a race. And we’re talking about development systems for Americans,” he said before mentioning several legends. Who have also talked about the differences between the European approach compared to the United States approach.

“It felt a little bit like a racist, victim mentality… because I think criticizing a development system is not criticizing a race. And we’re talking about development systems for Americans.”

Jay Williams on Kevin Durant’s USA Basketball take.pic.twitter.com/BayDVNIraK

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 26 February 2026

For example, Kobe Bryant previously claimed that in the United States, players are initially taught athleticism, with European schools prioritizing basketball IQ and skill. Bryant did not conclude that the European method was correct and was merely speaking on the differences between the two schools.

Williams said, “The thing that really bothered me about the comment is that we’ve heard American players talk about it for a long time. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, 2015 Kobe Bryant literally said that European players are taught to play the right way.”

The logic is simple. Williams believes that the criticism, or differences, between the two schools do indeed exist, and that the former players’ argument has never been about proving that the European method works better. Instead, when Durant suggested that the criticism was simply a result of racist tendencies, he was removing the real logic behind the argument.

Williams explained, “He never said European players were better… I felt like when KD said things like that, it seemed a little careless… Black history should never be reduced to a month, it should be American history.”

While KD, undoubtedly a serial winner, may have actually jumped the gun by bringing racism-related discourse into the argument, Williams is merely pointing out that the difference between the two schools of basketball is there for all to see.

Entering Wednesday’s matchup with a long list of injuries, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder struggled, led by backup center Jaylin Williams, in an effort to upset the Detroit Pistons. Daigneault and the shorthanded Thunder faced the Pistons without four starters. And although Detroit snapped Oklahoma City’s three-game winning streak, Daigneault spoke highly of Williams’ performance.

Williams finished with a career-high 30 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in a 124–116 loss to the Raptors. Daigneault expansive According to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Williams was praised for his impressive performance for the Thunder.

Daigneault said, “He was unreal tonight. Great toughness and obviously great attack – I think this will be the highest level of his career.” “We helped him against a team that really presses, like we’ve had to do recently. He was a big help for us again tonight.”

Mark Daigneault was asked about Jaylin Williams’ toughness tonight:

“He was unreal tonight. Great toughness and obviously great attacking. I think it will be a career high for him. We faced him against a team that really presses, as we have had to do recently. He… pic.twitter.com/7xYzLWCbYi

– Justin Martinez (@Justintohoops) 26 February 2026

The Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins, who started for All-Star Chet Holmgren alongside Jaylin Williams, finished with 20 points, six assists and four rebounds. Cason Wallace added 23 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including 3-for-6 from deep, and five assists.

Mark Daigneault’s honest opinion on the Thunder’s ‘mental toughness’

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised his team for beating good teams without key scorers like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. The Thunder prevailed without three of their top four scorers in a 116-107 win against the Raptors on Wednesday, which left a lasting impression on Daigneault.

“It’s very hard to win games when you get a lead like that and they come back and tie the game,” Daigneault said. “Even the Cleveland game over the weekend was like that; we got out to an early lead. They came completely back in the game. They took the lead. It takes a lot of mental toughness to get yourself going on the next possession.

“Cason was great all night, but he was huge in that period. He had four points in a row. And then, Isaiah got it. So, he scored seven points right after the tie that got the game going again. But the team showed great mental toughness.”

The Thunder will host the Nuggets on Friday at Paycom Center.

周一晚上，休斯敦火箭队主场以 125-105 轻松战胜犹他爵士队，重新回到胜利行列。这场比赛中发生了一个可怕的时刻，爵士队前锋小文斯·威廉姆斯在与火箭队边锋塔里·伊森相撞后受伤倒地。

据透露，威廉姆斯的伤势很可能是前交叉韧带，许多球迷对陈奕迅在这场比赛中的意图表示怀疑。

赛后，陈奕迅趁机就此事向威廉姆斯道歉。

据《沙漠新闻》的莎拉·托德报道，伊森说：“我认识文斯有一点时间了，他是一个非常好的人，工作努力的人。” “这只是尊重。我非常尊重他，我知道这是他的合同年……我并没有打算做任何事情。我的意图始终只是努力打球。所以我去大声喊叫并检查他。显然没有任何帮助，但只是告诉他我道歉。你知道，没有人试图伤害任何人。“

与此同时，爵士队主教练威尔·哈迪对这场比赛的反应也很直率。

“这不是篮球，”哈迪说。

总体而言，火箭队周一的表现非常强劲，这是他们在周六晚上在麦迪逊广场花园对阵纽约尼克斯队的比赛中惨败之后所急需的。在那场比赛中，火箭队在下半场一度领先18分，但在糟糕的第四节只拿到了15分，最终输给了杰伦·布伦森的连续跳投。

这场失利再次引发了人们对火箭队关键时刻进攻和球队缺乏真正控球后卫的担忧，尽管弗雷德·范弗利特尚未正式排除本赛季剩余比赛的可能性，因为他正在处理自己的前十字韧带受伤。

火箭队接下来将于周三晚上对阵萨克拉门托国王队。

On Monday evening, the Houston Rockets got back into the win column with a comfortable home win over the Utah Jazz. There was a scary moment when Jazz forward Vince Williams Jr. was injured after colliding with Rockets wing Terry Eason.

It has since been revealed that the injury was likely to be Williams’ ACL, and many fans were doubtful of Eason’s intentions in this game.

After the game, Eason took the opportunity to apologize to Williams for the incident.

According to Sarah Todd of the Desert News, Eason said, “I’ve known Vince for a long time and he’s a really good guy, hard-working guy.” “It was just respect. I have a lot of respect for him, and I know it’s his contract year… I didn’t intend to do anything. My intention is always just to work hard. So I went to yell and just go check on him. Obviously nothing helps, but just tell him I’m sorry. You know, nobody’s trying to hurt anybody.”

Meanwhile, Jazz coach Will Hardy had a strong reaction to the play.

“That’s not basketball,” Hardy said.

Overall, it was a strong performance for the Rockets on Monday, which was much needed after their recent loss against the New York Knicks on Saturday evening at Madison Square Garden. In that game, the Rockets led by 18 points in the second half, but could only put 15 points on the board in a poor fourth quarter and ultimately succumbed to Jalen Brunson’s jumpers.

The loss rekindled concerns about the Rockets’ crunch time offense and the team’s lack of a true point guard, although Fred VanVleet has not yet been officially ruled out for the remainder of the season as he continues to battle his ACL injury.

The Rockets next take the court against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday evening.

Utah Jazz forward Vince Williams Jr. has suffered a torn left ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday. An MRI Tuesday morning confirmed Utah’s initial fears, and Williams will spend most of the upcoming offseason recovering from this major knee injury.

The injury occurred on Monday night, when the Jazz were on the road to face the Houston Rockets. With about nine minutes left in the second quarter, Williams was running alongside Terry Eason after Utah turned the ball over. In transition, Eason appeared to intentionally bump Williams to get a better position for a 2-on-1 opportunity.

Then Williams’ right knee buckled under him and moved inward. He immediately fell to the ground, holding his right knee in front of the jazz bench. Will Hardy was angry at the officials for not making the call, as Eason’s physical position with Williams in the game could have easily been considered an offensive foul.

Williams, who was in obvious pain, did not put any weight on his leg as Jazz staff members carried him to the locker room.

According to the Deseret News, after the game, Eason went to the Jazz locker room and checked on Williams, and said he had great “respect” for him and had no “intention” to injure him. Eason apologized for the unfortunate injury and clarified that he had no intention of trying to hurt Williams during the game.

“Not feeling very good,” Hardy said succinctly in his postgame comments. “That’s not basketball.”

Williams was traded to the Jazz on February 3 in an eight-player deal with the Memphis Grizzlies that also sent All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to Salt Lake City. Jackson was recently signed off by the Jazz and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after undergoing surgery to remove a localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) growth in his left knee.

In six games with the Jazz, Williams averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in approximately 14.0 minutes per game. This season, he has shot 35.3 percent from the floor and 31.1 percent from 3-point range with Memphis and Utah.

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chet Holmgren is on the injury report with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams both players listed as probable. Holmgren is dealing with back spasms after scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds in a 111-89 win against the Cleveland Cavs, while Gilgeous-Alexander is recovering from an abdominal injury. Williams is recovering from a hamstring strain. Here’s everything we know about Chet Holmgren’s injury and his playing status against the Raptors.

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Chet Holmgren’s injury status vs. Raptors

Despite the fact that 2025-26 has been Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s first All-Star season, serious back injuries have cropped up from time to time throughout the year. Given Holmgren’s questionable status for Tuesday’s match, it is difficult to predict whether he will play or not.

As the Thunder continue on their regular season schedule without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell and possibly Alex Caruso, who missed Sunday’s game against the Cavs with a left ankle sprain. Caruso has been listed as doubtful, as has Holmgren.

Coming off his first All-Star selection, Holmgren has helped the Thunder pick up wins against the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. He has been the defending champions’ defensive anchor, cleaning up the glass in the paint.

The Raptors upset the Thunder in their last meeting in January. Holmgren finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds in a game where Gilgeous-Alexander was available, as the Raptors defeated the defending champions in a 103–101 victory. The Thunder may have to avenge that loss without moving on.

When it comes to the question of whether Chet Holmgren is playing tonight against the Raptors, the answer is probably.

thunderbolt injury report

Alex Carson – Questionable – Sprained left ankle.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Out – Abdominal strain

Chet Holmgren – Questionable – Lower back spasms.

Ajay Mitchell – Out – Abdominal strain/left ankle sprain

Thomas Sorber – Out – Right ACL/Surgical Recovery

Jalen Williams – Out – right hamstring strain

Raptors injury report

Jakob Poeltl – out – back lower strength; injury management

At this point in the season pregame routine logistics such as shooting groups, meals and training table times are largely set. The NBA trade deadline has passed, rosters are largely set, and young players from lottery-winning teams have found their way to each zone. For example, Cody Williams is starting to establish himself as one of the Utah Jazz’s favorites in 2026. It’s easy to see why Will Hardy is leaning into everything going into year two.

It all starts with the soundtrack. About an hour before tipoff against the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams sat in the visiting locker room with headphones on and props to match the gospel night theme. This felt right for the night. It turns out that part of the ritual is never the same twice.

“I can’t do the same thing before every game,” Williams told ClutchPoints. “I have to change it.”

However, unlike his new teammate Jaren Jackson Jr., who once served as the designated locker room DJ on Beale Street, Williams isn’t going to be commanding the team’s aux cord. Even joking suggestions are being kept to a minimum until Jackson Jr. returns from knee surgery.

“I don’t have nothing for (Jarren Jackson Jr.) right now,” Williams admitted. “I don’t have the power to play music, so I just sit here and listen to it. In fact, most people have their headphones on before the game.”

What plays through those headphones depends entirely on the moment.

“It depends on the mood,” Williams shrugged. “Before some games, I’ll put on some R&B and calm, some old school Anthony Hamilton, some gospel like Kirk Franklin. It really depends on the mood and what type of day it is. Like, how I’m feeling before that game is what I’ll play. Sometimes I’m putting on Nirvana, Green Day and a bunch of those bands.”

An eclectic mix that defies categorization traces his earliest exposure to music.

“I’ve got good taste in music,” Williams said defensively as a few teammates listened in. “My music is very diverse, shout out to my mom. She listened to a lot of old soul stuff.”

Music truly is a window into the soul; This shows how Williams carries herself. Loose, humble, down to earth, yet confident enough to be curious and make mistakes. It’s also the only way to get better at the game. However, the headphones come in for the shootaround, as Williams wants to absorb everything. It’s more important to be able to interact with coaches and cheer on teammates. Everyone knows Williams is there for them, even if his playlist is everywhere.

Those traits can’t be denied after just a few minutes with the former first-round pick, so a year three jump wouldn’t be surprising to anyone in the front office. Still, in a league known for its rap and hip-hop connections, Williams is also learning some new tunes.

“Lucki is definitely my favorite new artist,” Williams shared. “Whenever I need a new rap, I go into his catalog and listen to it.”

The 21-year-old’s support system extends far beyond her mom’s CD binders. At center stands his brother Jalen, the Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star who recently captured an NBA championship.

“Thank you so much to my brother (Jalen). He’s been my best wingman and biggest inspiration through this whole thing,” Cody said. “I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do a trip like this without him. He’s a good punching bag. I beat him up a lot, but he gives me survival tips.”

Jalen’s rise from unheralded Santa Clara product to lottery pick to champion has provided a blueprint. Now Cody has started to find his feet. Since dropping 18 points on New Year’s Day, Williams has averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 steals/blocks while shooting 52.5% from the field.

This recent increase in production is just part of getting comfortable at work.

“I think I’m getting a really good idea of ​​how I can impact the team as a whole,” Williams explained. And how can I be effective on the court. It’s just playing to his strengths and weaknesses, especially on the defensive end. Then it’s putting a lot of pressure on the rim offensively. This way I can play in my position and help the team. I feel like I can understand my game more as the season has gone on, which is why I’ve been able to play better.

Despite increasing comfort levels, some things haven’t changed since we dreamed of this moment in childhood.

“I still get butterflies before games,” Williams admitted. “I’m so excited to go out there, to have this opportunity to live a dream. I don’t know if this feeling will ever go away, just because I really love what I do. I don’t even call it a job because it still feels like a dream. I still feel like a little kid every time I jump the ball. Everything about it is so exciting.”

For a Jazz franchise in the midst of a deliberate rebuild, that kind of enthusiasm from a young cornerstone is exactly what the organization is counting on. If the past several weeks are any indication, Chance, armed with headphones and an extensive playlist, is beginning to figure out how to turn that enthusiasm into production.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Without All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Cleveland Cavs’ seven-game winning streak. The Thunder guards really understood their defensive duties against All-Star Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and a completely healthy Cavs team. Oklahoma City led 28–5 in the first quarter, a 23-point deficit that Cleveland erased in the second half.

However, the Thunder’s two-point deficit was short-lived as its strong defense continued to make stops, including Isaiah Joe’s career-high five steals and game-high 22 points in Sunday’s 121–113 win. who addressed him exceptional performance After the Thunder’s win on Sunday.

“At the end of the day, I stay true to my game and let it come to me,” Joe said. “Being lower body, it allows for more action. Being able to be more aggressive. A teammate asks a little more of you, and whoever is out there just answers the call. So, I think we all take a little more pride.”

Isaiah Joe on his elite shooting and 5 steals: “At the end of the day, I stay true to my game. With the body being healthy, it allows for more action. Being able to be more aggressive…

Everyone there is answering the call right now. “We all feel a little more pride.” pic.twitter.com/durXXD1WuJ

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 22 February 2026

Joe’s 22 points, including six threes, gave the Thunder seven players in double figures. Cason Wallace (20 points, 10 assists), who finished with three steals, Chet Holmgren (17 points, 15 rebounds), who recorded a double-double, and Isaiah Hartenstein, who added 13 points and seven rebounds.

Isaiah Joe’s defense shines in Thunder vs. Cavs

While Isaiah Joe continued his hot shooting streak, scoring at least two threes in 11 of his last dozen games, he also did his part defending the Cavs’ leading scoring tandem in Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Against a healthy Cavs team, the Thunder won without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and their leading scorer and All-Defensive forward Jalen Williams.

Without Ajay Mitchell and Alex Caruso, two Thunder guards who make their presence felt on both ends of the floor, Joe Contribution went a long way. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault put Joe’s defense against the Cavs in perspective during his postgame media availability.

“With Harden and Mitchell, they’re heavy on looking for matchups, and they’re an experienced team that’s been well-coached. If you put a matchup out there that they like, they’ll have ways to try to get to it,” Daigneault said. “So, you have to be very, very cautious and disciplined in how you handle it. I thought their coverage tonight — they tried to go to him, they tried to go to anybody to get Dort and Cason away from those guys.

“The coverages were very tight. The coverages behind him were really good. That’s a part of him, but that’s who he is. He’s light. He’s not the biggest, strongest guy, but he performs at a high level. He’s fearless. He’s physical. And he plays hard. He plays hard all his minutes. So, you can knock him out in a game like this.”

Mark Daigneault on Isaiah Joe making defensive moves to guard James Harden and Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/ZVazYlapJG

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 22 February 2026

The Thunder have won four of their last five games without Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Mitchell.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. And if the official injury report is anything to go by, the defending champions will go into this match with a significantly reduced staff.

Alex Caruso joins franchise cornerstone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Jalen Williams as all three are not expected to play, according to the official injury report. Caruso has been officially ruled out due to a sprained left ankle suffered during Oklahoma City’s 105-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

MVP contender Gilgeous-Alexander has been sidelined with an abdominal strain while Williams is out with a strained right hamstring. However, this is not the end of the injury problems for the Thunder, with Ajay Mitchell and Thomas Sorber also unavailable for this game.

The Thunder enter this game as the clear favorites with a record of 43–14. However, they face a team that is most expected to emerge as title contenders, especially after the acquisition of James Harden, who has performed strongly on the floor. Apart from the absences, that means OKC could have a lot going on against the Cavs.

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Injury status of Alex Caruso, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams vs. Cavaliers

Alex Caruso missed Oklahoma City’s 105-86 win over Brooklyn with an injury, and the Thunder will take a cautious approach given his importance. Caruso continues to be one of Oklahoma City’s most destructive perimeter defenders and has the potential to perform well in the postseason.

This injury becomes even more damaging, as Oklahoma City is already without two of its primary offensive creators. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams represent a major part of their offensive threat, which puts more pressure on players like Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

thunderbolt injury report

Outside:

Alex Caruso: left ankle sprain

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Abdominal strain

Jalen Williams: right hamstring strain

Ajay Mitchell: Abdominal strain/sprain in left ankle

Thomas Sorber: Perfect ACL Surgical Recovery

cavaliers injury report

Outside:

Max Straus: Jones fracture surgery of left leg

Riley Minix: G League Two-Way

Tristan Enaruna: G League Two-Way

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a bit of a tough time from an injury perspective heading into the All-Star break, losing both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams to injuries. Gilgeous-Alexander was forced to miss last weekend’s All-Star festivities as he recovers from a calf strain, while Williams recently re-aggravated a hamstring injury he suffered in a game against the Phoenix Suns.

Now, NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints has provided the latest update on both Williams and SGA with young rising guard Ajay Mitchell.

“The Thunder say Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) and Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain/left ankle sprain) will be reevaluated in approximately a week,” the former Seagull reported on Twitter. “Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain) will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks.”

The Thunder got off to one of the best starts in NBA history this year, but have slowed down a bit since then and have lost four of their five contests this year to the San Antonio Spurs.

The good news for Oklahoma City is that they recently added some firepower at the trade deadline by acquiring Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers, they won’t have to give up any players from their roster in the process.

McCann’s name is likely to be discussed a lot in the coming matches as the team looks to survive despite injuries to two of its best players.

In any case, the Thunder will next be at home on Friday evening against the Brooklyn Nets, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 pm ET.

There has been a lot of talk about Max Crosby wanting a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. Some reports have already claimed the 28-year-old doesn’t ever want to play another snap for the Raiders.

It’s hard to know if that’s true, but there’s enough smoke coming out of Crosby’s ears to believe it. After all, he was reportedly criticized by the team for ruling him out of the final two games due to injury, even though he was adamant that he wanted to play. Some people believe that those enclosures have not been repaired yet.

Just recently, Crosby poured a full tank of gas on Raiders trade rumors involving himself by praising Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during a one-on-one meeting with the young QB for Crosby’s podcast.

Of course, this might mean nothing, except for the fact that Crosby clearly has a lot of respect for the former No. 1 overall pick. Still, there’s enough for fans to speculate on a potential Crosby trade with the Bears this offseason.

Plus, the Bears could definitely boost their pass-rush department after allowing the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL in 2025. They have also shown a willingness to be aggressive in upgrading the roster, notably trading for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney last offseason.

Would the Bears be willing to make a strong offer further for Crosby? If so, they’ll likely have to be prepared to give up their first-round pick (No. 25 overall) and then some.

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关于马克斯·克罗斯比想要在休赛期从拉斯维加斯突袭者队进行交易的传闻很多。一些报道已经声称这位 28 岁的球员再也不想为突袭者队打比赛了。

很难知道这是否属实，但克罗斯比的耳朵里冒出的烟雾足以让他相信这一点。毕竟，据报道，他因球队在最后两场比赛中因伤而让他停赛，而当时他坚持自己想参加比赛，这让他被球队激怒了。一些人认为这些栅栏尚未修补。

最近，克罗斯比在克罗斯比的播客中与芝加哥熊队四分卫凯莱布·威廉姆斯进行了面对面的会面，并对涉及他自己的突袭者队交易谣言倾注了一整箱汽油。

当然，除了克罗斯比显然对这位前状元秀非常尊重这一事实之外，这可能毫无意义。然而，这足以让球迷猜测克罗斯比在这个休赛期可能被交易到熊队。

此外，在 2025 年成为 NFL 擒杀数第四少的熊队之后，他们的冲传能力肯定会得到提升。他们还表现出了积极升级阵容的意愿，特别是在上个休赛期交易来了全职业后卫乔·图尼 (Joe Thuney)。

接下来熊队愿意为克罗斯比开出一份高价吗？如果是这样，他们可能不得不准备放弃他们的首轮选秀权（总第25顺位），然后是一些。

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休賽期最大的新聞之一將是突襲者隊防守端鋒馬克克斯·克羅斯比的未來。如果突襲者隊把他交易走，最明顯的潛在交易目的地之一就是熊隊。

在傑·格雷澤 (Jay Glazer) 等人的評論的推動下，克羅斯比在猜測風暴的中心基本上保持沉默，格雷澤在超級碗週期間表示， 克羅斯比與突襲者隊“結束”了。

廣告

熊隊四分衛凱萊布威廉斯的新採訪 在克羅斯比的播客上 正在掀起波瀾。

最受關注的引言是克羅斯比在68分鐘劇集結尾處對威廉斯說的一句話：「兄弟，要開誠佈公，就像我們之前談到的那樣，但要在不同的層面上尊重兄弟。你肯定是那些人中的一員，而你才剛剛開始。 」

突襲者隊沒有表現出交易克羅斯比的意願。如果克羅斯比真的無意為突襲者隊效力，他們的選擇可能是交易他或讓他退休。

近八年前，突襲者隊將心懷不滿的防守端鋒哈利勒·麥克送到熊隊，以換取兩個首輪選秀權的包裹。

它會再次發生嗎？首先，突襲者隊必須決定交易克羅斯比。如果他們這樣做了，那麼熊隊就很有意義了。

隨著新英格蘭愛國者隊和西雅圖海鷹隊之間的第十屆超級碗比賽接近尾聲，這支亞足聯冠軍隊並沒有達到他們通常的標準。然而，愛國者隊外接手凱爾·威廉姆斯（Kyle Williams）英勇地嘗試阻止裸奔者，這可能引發了他們的進攻。 NFL 記者阿里·梅洛夫 (Ari Meirov) 通過 X（以前稱為 Twitter）轉發了威廉姆斯對擾亂者的攔截。

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“一名裸奔者最終出現在超級碗賽場上，#愛國者隊WR凱爾·威廉姆斯即將震撼他，”梅洛夫在周日的冠軍對決中分享道。

隨著這個故事的展開，還會有更多的事情發生。

愛國者隊在 LX 超級碗對陣海鷹隊的比賽中進攻陷入困境

在第十屆超級碗的一場贏家通吃的防守戰中，新英格蘭愛國者隊的防守鋒線終於在下半場突破了西雅圖海鷹隊的防守。防守上的亮點來自老將防守截鋒米爾頓·威廉姆斯。他在西雅圖境內的關鍵一幕中成功擊倒了海鷹隊四分衛薩姆·達諾德。

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解僱發生在第三節還剩大約 7 分 26 秒時。全場比賽，海鷹隊以12-0領先。他們正在尋求精心策劃的行動，這可能會讓遊戲變得遙不可及。

面對來自內線的壓力，達諾德無法逃脫口袋，威廉姆斯在中路崩潰。這標誌著達諾德在比賽中第一次擒殺。這證明了西雅圖進攻線在那個特定時刻之前的表現有多好。

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當然，海鷹隊保持著兩分的領先優勢。然而，威廉姆斯的解僱為愛國者隊的場邊提供了急需的火花。通過迫使西雅圖隊在本方一端損失碼數，愛國者隊的防守表明他們仍然有能力擾亂達諾德的節奏。

對於威廉姆斯來說，這場比賽是超級碗的標誌性時刻。這顯示了他作為比賽最大舞台上的破壞者的價值。隨著第十屆超級碗第三節時間的流逝，這次擒殺提醒人們，愛國者隊的防守還沒有準備好承認冠軍。

芝加哥隊的 2025 賽季以分區輪次慘敗告終，但主教練本·約翰遜和凱萊布·威廉姆斯之間的紐帶已成為球隊的基礎。約翰遜宣稱自己是威廉姆斯的主要支持者，並表示相信這位年輕的四分衛是一位特殊的天才。然而，教練也要求球隊的接球手提高他們的執行力，特別是接球的可靠性。

約翰遜指出，接球將是 2026 年的重點，以解決阻礙進攻的掉球率。總經理瑞安·波爾斯(Ryan Poles)對此表示贊同，他表示，雖然球隊表現出很強的韌性，但他更喜歡更具統治力的勝利，而不是令人心碎的結局，這為他們贏得了“心臟熊”(Cardiac Bears)的綽號。

德文·赫斯特（Devin Hester）認為，球隊真正的轉折點是聘請了本·約翰遜（Ben Johnson），他稱之為芝加哥一直在尋找的缺失部分。在 CardPlayer 的獨家採訪中，Hester 提到他甚至在賽季開始之前就看到了這種潛力。

他讚揚了約翰遜的創造性思維和戰略性的比賽指揮，並指出教練在短短一年內改變整個項目的命運是非常罕見的。海絲特對約翰遜如何如此迅速地將進攻轉變為一支高效的部隊印象深刻，他說這個過程對於大多數組織來說通常需要幾年的時間才能完成。

海絲特還高度評價了威廉姆斯的個人表現，最終將他的組織風格與綠灣傳奇人物布雷特·法夫爾進行了比較。

進攻的成功讓像德克蘭·多伊爾這樣的助理教練成為其他球隊的目標，據報導費城老鷹隊要求面試他們的空缺協調員職位。在約翰遜和多伊爾的合作下，芝加哥隊的進攻在這一年結束時成為聯盟中進步最快的球隊之一，在得分和碼數上排名接近榜首。

在幫助威廉姆斯和德安德烈·斯威夫特取得職業生涯最佳成績後，多伊爾已成為教練界的一個冉冉升起的名字。

雖然約翰遜支持員工的職業發展，但失去像多伊爾這樣的關鍵人物將是教練組面臨的另一個挑戰，因為教練組已經看到了經驗豐富的助理教練的離開。

芝加哥熊隊 2025 年賽季以分區賽小幅失利告終，但主教練本·約翰遜和四分衛凱萊布·威廉姆斯之間的聯繫從未如此緊密。約翰遜正式宣稱自己是威廉姆斯的“頭號信徒”，並表示這位年輕的信號呼叫者將成為 NFL 的“特殊球員”。

整個賽季，威廉姆斯逐漸成為一名在高風險環境中茁壯成長的領袖，成功地融入了約翰遜的進攻計劃，並創造了幾次奇蹟般的終結，使芝加哥在整個季后賽中保持競爭優勢。

這種公眾的支持確保了教練和前狀元之間的關係仍然是該組織進入春季最強大的資產。

雖然這位四分衛贏得了教練的充分信任，但約翰遜也讓球隊的傳球接球手注意到了他們的執行力。據 X 的凱文·菲什貝恩 (Kevin Fishbain) 報導，約翰遜強調球隊“必須更好地接球”，並將其指定為春季開始的“重點”。

儘管教練對球隊的“身體素質”和“冷靜”感到自豪，但統計數據卻令人失望。芝加哥是聯盟中跌幅最差的球隊之一，這一趨勢阻礙了原本爆炸性的進攻。改善這一基本方面被視為釋放威廉姆斯在系統第二年的全部潛力的關鍵。

總經理瑞安·波爾斯（Ryan Poles）在談到球隊“心臟熊”的聲譽時也表達了同樣的觀點。在讚揚球隊的韌性的同時，波蘭人明確表示他希望取得更多的統治性勝利。 “我認為你不會滿意。我聽說了心熊隊的事情。我不想成為心熊隊，”波蘭斯說道。

該組織堅信，一支紀律更加嚴明、始終如一的接球團隊，再加上威廉姆斯的天賦，將使球隊從一支堅韌不拔的弱者轉變為國聯內真正的強隊。

芝加哥熊隊在分區季后賽中將洛杉磯公羊隊帶入加時賽。然而，四分衛凱萊布·威廉姆斯的一次不幸攔截結束了熊隊的賽季。

在這場比賽中，威廉姆斯的目標是外接手 DJ Moore。然而，四分衛和外接手並沒有達成一致，摩爾的路線與威廉姆斯預期的不同。儘管如此，約翰遜還是通過《芝加哥論壇報》的肖恩·哈蒙德為芝加哥加時賽的事故承擔了所有責任。

“如果有任何溝通不暢，那就是我的問題，”約翰遜說。

整個休賽期，這次攔截將在熊隊球迷的腦海中揮之不去。但目前球隊對此無能為力。約翰遜致力於向前推進並解決 2026 年的任何溝通問題。

到那時摩爾很可能已經不在球隊中了，因為他一直受到大量交易傳聞的影響。但對於他或任何熊隊的外接手來說，他們與威廉姆斯發展的化學反應仍然是關鍵。約翰遜擔任主教練第一年的最大目標是幫助這位四分衛實現他的狀元秀潛力。

他在整個競選過程中展現出了才華，並清楚地證明了他是未來的四分衛。約翰遜和熊隊將繼續圍繞他前進。

但對於威廉姆斯必須改進的所有事情，他的外接手也必須效仿。熊隊將尋求在 2026 年在球兩側變得更加穩定。具體來說，在進攻方面，每個傳球接球手都必須知道當威廉姆斯回傳球時他們應該在哪裡。

約翰遜將確保這一點。

芝加哥熊隊險些擊敗洛杉磯公羊隊，晉級 NFC 錦標賽對陣西雅圖海鷹隊的比賽，四分衛凱萊布·威廉姆斯在此過程中打出了他年輕職業生涯中最關鍵的表現之一。

儘管在加時賽中以 20-17 落敗，但威廉姆斯在第四節向科爾·克梅特傳球達陣幫助扳平比分，這一時刻不會很快被忘記。

“那一刻很酷，”威廉姆斯賽后告訴記者。 ”我很欣賞這個組織。芝加哥市。我很欣賞我們作為一個團隊所做出的犧牲和成長。我很感激我的成長以及我對本和我的隊友的信任。這些都是我能欣賞的東西。”

威廉姆斯在 42 次傳球中完成 23 次，完成 257 次達陣和 3 次攔截。儘管輸掉了比賽，熊隊還是享受了一個強勁的賽季，他們在常規賽中取得了 11 勝 6 負的戰績，並贏得了一場季后賽。

此外，芝加哥球迷還看到威廉姆斯和主教練本·約翰遜建立了融洽的關係，這有助於球隊的進步。

“這對我來說非常重要，”威廉姆斯告訴《The Athletic》的丹·維德勒。 “因為我想在這里呆一段時間。而且我知道他也想在這里呆一段時間。”

威廉姆斯的職業生涯如何進步還有待觀察，但約翰遜明白球隊需要以新的承諾進入下賽季。

“下個賽季就是下個賽季。這是一個完全不同的團隊。這是一個完全不同的篇章。我們必須寫一個全新的故事，”約翰遜說。

“這就是問題所在。你投入了所有這些工作，你做出了犧牲，你信任周圍的人。但你不能走任何捷徑。我希望我能說這是第一年的勢頭，我們會繼續前進。它不會那樣工作。它不會那樣工作。“

可可·高夫輕鬆進入澳大利亞網球公開賽第二輪，並在此過程中將自己寫進了紀錄冊。

這位21歲的選手在羅德·拉沃爾競技場以6-2、6-3擊敗卡米拉·拉希莫娃，與塞爾維亞球星奧爾加·丹尼洛維奇打平。

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如果週日晚上，傳奇老將維納斯·威廉姆斯擊敗丹尼洛維奇，這可能會成為下一輪的全美賽事。

高夫在對陣烏茲別克斯坦頭號种子的首場比賽中追平了威廉姆斯的舊紀錄。

戰勝拉希莫娃是高夫在大滿貫單打比賽中的第75場胜利。

哦我的高夫

自 2000 年以來，她只是與維納斯、她的標誌性妹妹塞雷娜·威廉姆斯和瑪麗亞·莎拉波娃一起在 21 歲或更年輕的時候實現這一壯舉的四位女性之一。

高芙以 21 歲零 311 天的年紀贏得了 WTA 級別的第 250 場胜利，這是她個人的另一個里程碑。

高夫成為自卡羅琳·沃茲尼亞奇以來最年輕的做到這一點的球員 [20 years, 316 days] 2011年。

作為兩屆大滿貫單打冠軍得主，高芙希望贏得她的首個澳大利亞網球公開賽冠軍。

她迄今為止在澳大利亞的最佳表現是在 2024 年，當時她在半決賽中輸給了最終的冠軍阿琳娜·薩巴倫卡 (Aryna Sabalenka)。

芝加哥熊隊 (Chicago Bears) 在 NFC 分區賽中以令人心碎的方式輸給了洛杉磯公羊隊 (Los Angeles Rams)。他們只差一次完成就可以贏得比賽。面對公羊隊 48 分的第 2 和第 8 場比賽，熊隊四分衛卡萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 投出了本場比賽的第三次攔截。

洛杉磯隊繼續將球移向球場，並自行踢進了贏得比賽的進球。

但芝加哥的所有討論都是關於威廉姆斯和摩爾之間的錯誤聯繫。

據 ESPN 的考特尼·克羅寧 (Courtney Cronin) 報導，週一，熊隊四分衛公開講述了這場決定性的比賽中出了什麼問題。

“像這樣的小事情會出現在你們可能沒有談論過的那些時刻，在同一頁面上，也許你在第一周或第六週談論過它，它會出現在 [Week 20]，”威廉姆斯說。

這個會有點痛。卡萊布·威廉姆斯賽后表示，他認為 DJ Moore 會在加時選秀權上拉平他的路線。這裡有很大的空間，很可能是熊隊的致命一擊。 pic.twitter.com/gZ00kgfnT0

— 鬱悶的熊粉絲 (@DepBearsFan) 2026 年 1 月 19 日

“你知道，這對於我自己來說是值得學習的東西，是一種學習經歷，對於我們作為進攻方和團隊來說，這是值得學習的東西。我們有時會這麼做。”

失利後，威廉姆斯承認他認為摩爾會讓路線變得平坦。這會讓他在球場上走得更遠，而不是那麼深入。相反，他繼續了低位進攻模式，而公羊角衛卡姆·科爾則在球上進行了魚躍進攻。

粉絲和電視專家很快批評摩爾似乎放棄了這部劇。

儘管如此，對於熊隊來說，這是一個非常成功的賽季。本·約翰遜的聘用似乎一夜之間就見效了，威廉姆斯在 NFL 的第二年向前邁出了一大步。芝加哥的未來在很長一段時間以來第一次變得光明。

儘管在季后賽加時賽中令人心碎地輸給了洛杉磯公羊隊，但凱萊布·威廉姆斯仍全力支持本·約翰遜的經歷。

威廉姆斯在一支戰績為5勝12負的球隊中度過了他的新秀賽季，該隊在賽季中解雇了主教練和進攻協調員，在約翰遜帶領熊隊的第一個賽季後，他對約翰遜給予了高度評價。

據 ESPN 的考特尼·克羅寧 (Courtney Cronin) 報導，威廉姆斯在談到約翰遜對他的意義時說道：“他是我們的催化劑……能夠領導我們，能夠堅強地站起來……他滿足了芝加哥作為一名教練所需要的一切。”

作為 2024 年的狀元秀，威廉姆斯對被熊隊選中的擔憂是可以理解的，因為熊隊從未擁有過 4,000 碼的傳球手，並且在過去十年中只取得過一次勝利。當球隊在 4-2 開局後連續輸掉 10 場比賽時，他的擔憂才得到證實，主教練馬特·埃伯弗斯 (Matt Eberflus) 和進攻協調員肖恩·沃爾​​德倫 (Shane Waldron) 在 11 月份丟了工作。

對於前海斯曼獎杯獲得者威廉姆斯來說，幸運的是，芝加哥聘請了備受推崇的底特律雄獅隊進攻協調員約翰遜作為下一任主教練，他成功地輔導了兩極分化的四分衛賈里德戈夫。結果是熊隊徹底扭轉局面，取得 11 勝 6 負的戰績，自 2018 年以來首次贏得 NFC 北區冠軍。此外，威廉姆斯以 3,942 碼創造了球隊單賽季傳球碼數記錄，同時將他的達陣總數提高到 30 次（27 次傳球和 3 次沖球），在新秀賽季 20 次達陣、6 次攔截後，僅傳出 7 次攔截。

在約翰遜的帶領下，威廉姆斯不僅進步了，整個熊隊的進攻也進步了。 2025年，球隊場均得分為25.9分，足以排在NFL第九位，與2024年相比有很大飛躍，當時他們場均得分為18.2分，排名聯盟倒數第五。

不幸的是，在昨晚的加時賽中，公羊隊在加時賽中以 20-17 輸給了排名前十的防守隊，但進攻卻做得不夠。威廉姆斯的傳球完成了一半多一點，並進行了三次攔截，其中最後一次是在加時賽中，並為哈里森·梅維斯投進了製勝一球。最重要的是，熊隊在周日的三場比賽中第四次被攔下，其中包括在常規時間還剩 3 分 06 秒時在兩碼線處被攔住。

儘管結局悲慘，但熊隊的 2025 賽季仍被認為是成功的。這標誌著球隊自2010年以來首次贏得季后賽勝利，約翰遜也成為熊隊第一位在第一個賽季就贏得季后賽比賽的主教練。 1943 年，漢克·安德森 (Hunk Anderson) 和盧克·約翰索斯 (Luke Johnsos) 搭檔在他們執教的第一個完整賽季中贏得了 NFL 冠軍，這是唯一一場季后賽比賽，但在二戰期間喬治·哈拉斯 (George Halas) 辭職加入美國海軍後，他們執教芝加哥隊參加了 1942 年的最後六場比賽。

在凱萊布·威廉姆斯的標誌性時刻之後，芝加哥熊隊將與洛杉磯公羊隊的分區回合比賽拖入戲劇性的加時賽。比賽臨近第四和第四時，威廉姆斯向科爾·克梅特（Cole Kmet）完成了一次令人難以置信的達陣傳球，這位四分衛向後爬了近 30 碼，然後從 40 碼線向達陣區發起了進攻。

他的不可思議的連接，完成概率低於 18%，反映了熊隊在主教練本·約翰遜 (Ben Johnson) 的帶領下，在 NFC 北部 11 勝 6 勝的賽季中所表現出的堅韌精神。儘管落後，威廉姆斯再次展現了他大二賽季的組織能力，讓士兵場陷入瘋狂，並在一場經典的季后賽對決中被迫進入加時賽。

在一次可能贏得比賽的進攻中出現嚴重錯誤後，加時賽中的勢頭迅速轉變。克里斯·艾瑪 (Chris Emma) 向《X》報導稱，凱萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 在加時賽中解決了這次攔截問題，他表示：“這只是我和 DJ 摩爾 (DJ Moore) 之間的溝通不暢。我試圖把他壓在安全衛上，但他卻讓球與我當時看到的情況保持垂直。”

這次故障被證明是致命的，公羊隊安全衛卡姆·科爾在洛杉磯 22 碼線攔截了摩爾的傳球。這一失誤結束了芝加哥隊的控球權，並讓公羊隊在球場上奮勇前進，投進了製勝的42碼射門，為熊隊在加時賽中贏得投硬幣後神奇的季后賽之旅畫上了令人心碎的句號。

從統計數據來看，這場比賽是一場防守鬥爭，同時也充滿了個人的才華。威廉姆斯以 257 碼和兩次達陣結束了當晚的比賽，但也創下了職業生涯最高的 3 次攔截，其中包括決定性的加時賽攔截。雖然熊隊的防守將聯盟得分最高的進攻隊的得分限制在 20 分，但芝加哥隊的進攻卻很難將其 417 碼的總碼數轉化為穩定的得分。

儘管球隊以 17 比 20 失利，但本賽季仍然是球隊向前邁出的重要一步，他們獲得了自 2018 年以來的第一個分區冠軍，並在第四節多次逆轉。現在的焦點轉向改善威廉姆斯和他的主要武器之間的化學反應，以避免在分區回合的最後時刻終結他們的冠軍夢想的那種溝通不暢。

整個賽季，芝加哥熊隊依靠凱萊布·威廉姆斯來策劃第四節的反彈。儘管週日晚上熊隊未能在國聯分區賽加時賽中以 20-17 輸給洛杉磯公羊隊，從而再次奇蹟般地獲勝，但他仍然成功完成了一個令所有人驚訝的達陣時刻。

常規時間還剩 27 秒時，芝加哥隊以 17-10 落後，在洛杉磯 14 碼線處遭遇第四號和第四號。隨著口袋的塌陷，威廉姆斯退到了爭球線後面近30碼處，當多名公羊隊防守隊員逼近時，他一路向40碼線漂移。就在被擊中之前，這位前狀元秀向達陣區後角發起了一次高弧線傳球。近端鋒科爾·克梅特 (Cole Kmet) 突破防守並接到傳球，迫使加時賽結束，並讓士兵球場 (Soldier Field) 的 60,253 名觀眾陷入瘋狂。

傳球在空中傳播了 51.2 碼，這是自 2016 年開始追踪以來紅區中最長的空中傳球距離。根據 NFL Next Gen Stats 的數據，這位 24 歲的球員在開球線後 26.5 碼處將球傳出，比至少 2016 年以來的任何深度傳球都要遠，完成概率僅為 17.8%。

第一年主教練本·約翰遜用一個詞總結了威廉姆斯扳平比分的投球：“荒謬”。

“有些事情是你無法指導的，但他就是這樣，”他補充道。 “他有訣竅，他很關鍵，他是一個消除者。我每週都會接到很多糟糕的判罰，他幫助我糾正了錯誤。他將繼續上升。”

約翰遜還承認，在達陣後曾短暫考慮過嘗試兩分，但由於整個賽季球門線執行不一致，他選擇踢加分。

即使在經歷瞭如此難忘的時刻之後，芝加哥隊仍未能逆轉。熊隊在加時賽中贏得了擲硬幣的勝利，但在第一次控球時就以三分出局。在逼迫公羊隊棄踢後，芝加哥隊突破中場，然後威廉姆斯在比賽中第三次攔截，安全衛卡姆·科爾 (Kam Curl) 在一次為外接手 DJ Moore 進行的深度嘗試中將其接住。四分衛馬修·斯塔福德隨後精心策劃了一次進攻，將公羊隊置於射門範圍內。踢球手哈里森·梅維斯 (Harrison Mevis) 完成 42 碼射門，結束了比賽。

威廉姆斯全場比賽42投23中，推進257碼，2次達陣，3次攔截，傳球評分為59.3。整個常規賽，他共推進 3,942 碼、27 次達陣和 7 次攔截，評分高達 90.1。在兩場季后賽中，他傳球得分為 65.9，推進 618 碼，達陣 4 次，攔截 5 次。

在約翰遜的帶領下，熊隊在常規賽中取得了 11 勝 6 負的戰績，並自 2018 年以來首次贏得了 NFC 北區冠軍。

卡勒布·威廉姆斯繼續重新定義芝加哥熊隊的可能性，他對陣洛杉磯公羊隊的扳平比分的達陣投籃可能是迄今為止最明顯的例子。熊隊在第四節末面臨著落後的局面，整個賽季也懸而未決，威廉姆斯的表現讓隊友、對手和球迷都難以置信。

賽后，熊隊安全衛凱文·拜爾德三世（Kevin Byard III）回憶起他在場邊目睹的一切時，很難用語言來形容這一時刻。

“這是我見過的最特別的投擲。今年我見過他多次這樣做。但這太瘋狂了。當然，讓我們在場邊發表演講，”Byard 通過 CHGO Bears 說道。

“這是我見過的最特別的投擲……太瘋狂了。讓我們在場邊無言以對。”

凱文·拜爾德三世 (Kevin Byard III) 談凱萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 扳平比分的達陣投球： pic.twitter.com/oFRJdZkoIH

— CHGO 熊 (@CHGO_Bears) 2026 年 1 月 19 日

拜亞德的反應反映了整個士兵球場的震驚。這位熊隊四分衛找到了一種方法，在周日的加時賽中憑藉一腳腳本外的達陣傳球，立即躋身球隊歷史上令人難忘的比賽之列。在威廉姆斯在常規時間最後幾秒與近端鋒科爾·克梅特取得聯繫後，芝加哥最終將比賽拖入加時賽。

這場比賽在公羊隊的紅區內第四次落後，比賽還剩 27 秒，芝加哥隊以 17-10 落後。立即的壓力迫使威廉姆斯後退了近25碼，一路漂回到40碼線附近。

由於防守隊員逼近，而且沒有明確的投球路線，威廉姆斯向達陣區發起了看似絕望的一舉。他看不到自己的目標，但他相信自己的表現，Kmet 也回報了這種信心，他接球將比分扳成 17-17 平。公羊隊選擇讓剩餘的幾秒結束，將比賽拖入加時賽。

決不。卡萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 將其推向第四位。

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— NFL (@NFL) 2026 年 1 月 19 日

雖然官方記錄的達陣得分為 14 碼，但投擲本身卻在空中飛行了近 50 碼，到達了移動目標。不同的拍攝角度只會放大完成任務的可能性有多大。

芝加哥選擇踢加分，而不是嘗試兩分轉換，這一決定適合一支已經熟悉本賽季戲劇性逆轉的球隊。

只要熊隊仍處於觸手可及的範圍內，並且威廉姆斯處於中鋒之下，信念就感覺合理。如果說這個賽季已經證明了什麼的話，那就是當芝加哥隊的四分衛即興發揮時，任何赤字都不是最終的——而像週日這樣的時刻表明，未來可能還會有更大的赤字。

芝加哥熊隊與洛杉磯公羊隊的分區回合比賽已進入加時賽。熊隊四分衛凱萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 向科爾·克梅特 (Cole Kmet) 投出了令人難以置信的達陣，你只是 將會有 眼見為實。

決不。卡萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 將其推向第四位。

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— NFL (@NFL) 2026 年 1 月 19 日

NBC 色彩評論員 Cris Collinsworth 說得最好。 “在我一生中，我從未見過這樣的事情。”

熊隊在4號和4號處將球在14碼線處搶斷。威廉姆斯直到到達40碼線才將球扔出，發現克梅特獨自一人在達陣區的後角。士兵場發瘋了，因為熊隊現在有機會參加 NFC 冠軍賽。

威廉姆斯在他的整個二年級賽季中都是在接球手手中投出這些類型的投球。本節早些時候他有機會扳平比分，但在第四次落後時未能實現。但芝加哥防守的阻止給了這位前狀元秀另一個機會。他利用了這一點，即使這看起來是不可能的。熊隊的防守再次陷入困境，讓威廉姆斯和偉大的跑動比賽有機會在主場贏得比賽。

上週，熊隊在外卡賽中半場以 21-3 落後綠灣包裝工隊。威廉姆斯在下半場帶領球隊不可思議地逆轉，第四節拿下 25 分，並在最後時刻完成防守反擊。對陣公羊隊的比賽並沒有那麼戲劇性，這次達陣是芝加哥隊下半場唯一的得分。

公羊隊和熊隊以一場史上經典的比賽結束分區回合。週六以一場不同的加時賽開始，丹佛野馬隊戰勝了布法羅比爾隊，現在以一場加時賽結束。威廉姆斯能否完成逆轉，讓芝加哥再次陷入瘋狂？或者公羊隊會終結魔術嗎？

憑藉馬修·斯塔福德的出色表現和進攻，洛杉磯公羊隊在第一節就以 7-0 領先。然而，憑藉凱萊布·威廉姆斯和 DJ 摩爾大膽的第四次達陣，芝加哥熊隊成功反擊。

24歲的威廉姆斯在達陣區後發現摩爾，完成約三碼達陣。這位明星外接手似乎是威廉姆斯對這場比賽的第二次解讀，這使得這位二年級四分衛的表現令人印象深刻。比分導致熊隊和公羊隊打成7-7平。

Caleb 在 4 號擔任 DJ 並進球！

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— NFL (@NFL) 2026 年 1 月 19 日

對於卡萊布·威廉姆斯來說，這是一個令人印象深刻的賽季，因為芝加哥隊是聯盟中最具競爭力的球隊之一。他的發展對於俱樂部的成功至關重要，這要歸功於熊隊主教練本·約翰遜。

這位前狀元秀看起來像是球隊在 2025-26 賽季所需的球隊四分衛。他以 3,942 碼的傳球碼數和 30 次達陣（27 次傳球，3 次沖球）結束了常規賽，傳球成功率為 58.1%。熊隊在進攻線表現上的進步也起到了很大的幫助，因為凱萊布·威廉姆斯本賽季只被解雇了 24 次，而 2024-25 賽季有 68 次。

至於DJ Moore，這位八年老將今年還沒有經歷過最成功的賽季。原因之一是威廉姆斯傾向於將球分配給多名球員，而不是只專注於一兩個傳球選擇。摩爾以 50 次接球（職業生涯最低）、682 碼（職業生涯最低）和 6 次達陣進入 NFL 季后賽。

週六晚上，舊金山 49 人隊的超級碗希望徹底破滅。舊金山隊被西雅圖隊擊敗，在一場令人難以置信的一邊倒的比賽中以 41-6 落敗。但這並沒有阻止 49 人隊的一名球員在賽后對主教練凱爾·沙納漢進行大肆宣傳。

週六，49 人隊左截鋒特倫特·威廉姆斯 (Trent Williams) 向他的主教練大力支持 NFL 年度最佳教練獎。

“我認為年度最佳教練，”威廉姆斯在賽后評論中通過 95.7 The Game 說道。 “你們都會看到他在比賽日所做的事情，還有他每周向球隊傳達的信息。我們準備的方式。他讓球員們投入的方式，全力以赴。其中很多都歸功於凱爾。”

舊金山本賽季遭遇了幾起重大傷病。不過，沙納漢仍然讓他的球隊在第18週爭奪國聯季后賽一號种子的位置。上週他們還贏得了對陣老鷹隊的一場季后賽比賽。

但球員們從未放棄。 49 人隊 QB 布洛克·珀迪 (Brock Purdy) 宣稱，在看到 49 人隊如何度過艱難的 2025 賽季後，他對 49 人隊仍然能夠贏得超級碗有 100% 的信心。

威廉姆斯同意珀迪的觀點，並宣稱他從來沒有覺得本賽季的超級碗遙不可及。

“從來沒有想過這是遙不可及的。一旦受傷開始發生，情況確實看起來相當嚴峻，”威廉姆斯補充道。 “整個賽季沒有一支球隊是明確的第一。它是開放的。很多人試圖戰鬥，直到他們無法再戰鬥。”

威廉姆斯解釋說，2025 賽季對他來說永遠都是特別的。

“這對我來說非常特別。我從來沒有加入過一支在八號球落後的球隊中，但每週都找到了競爭的方法。我們面對了這麼多滿員的名單，而且我們有一周前挑選的球員。我為這支球隊感到自豪。我們有為我們的成功做出貢獻的年輕人。未來真的很光明。”

即使沙納漢沒有獲得年度最佳教練，他仍然是 49 人隊令人難以置信的領袖。

現在 49 人隊只需要在這個休賽期對陣容進行一些升級，然後在 2026 年再次嘗試。

舊金山 49 人隊將在外卡賽中迎戰費城老鷹隊，比賽前他們有一些傷病需要注意。據 The33rdTeamFB 的阿里·梅洛夫 (Ari Meirov) 稱，特倫特·威廉姆斯 (Trent Williams) 和瑞奇·皮爾索爾 (Ricky Pearsall) 是備受關注的兩名球員，他們的比賽狀態已經更新。

“49人隊 中鋒特倫特·威廉姆斯（Trent Williams）（腿筋）處於活躍狀態，而外接手瑞奇·皮爾索爾（Ricky Pearsall）（膝蓋、腳踝）則出局，”梅洛夫在X（前推特）上寫道。

幾天前，威廉姆斯收到了一些好消息，他已經回到了49人隊的訓練中。

“對於 49 人隊來說，這是個好消息：特倫特·威廉姆斯回到訓練場，這是一場全場訓練。這表明他有望重返費城參加季后賽，”SF Standard 的大衛·隆巴迪 (David Lombardi) 在 X 上寫道。

威廉姆斯是 49 人隊進攻的關鍵部分，他在傳球和跑動比賽中在戰壕中創造了奇蹟。當他在場上時，老鷹隊就必須為他負責。

至於皮爾索爾，本週早些時候關於他的最新消息似乎表明他正在朝著正確的方向發展。

“瑞奇·皮爾索爾在訓練期間在一旁訓練，他穿著一件球衣，”隆巴迪在 X 上寫道。

目前還不確定皮爾索爾需要多長時間才能重返賽場，但如果 49 人隊能夠晉級，他應該能夠回歸。

49人隊本賽季是一支傷病不斷的球隊，但他們仍然保持著韌性並繼續贏得比賽。他們需要全力對抗像老鷹這樣的球隊，老鷹隊在賽季末表現不佳，但希望衛冕上賽季的冠軍。

凱萊布·威廉姆斯並沒有放棄對李爾·韋恩的追捧。

這位芝加哥熊隊四分衛對這位說唱偶像在周六的季后賽中綠灣包裝工隊失利感到沮喪做出了反應。

“我們剛剛在季后賽輸給了一個****，我們fkn suk bear azz！赤裸裸的**！！！我們不配進入季后賽。就是這樣，”在熊隊以27-31獲勝後，Lil Wayne在X上寫道。

威廉姆斯轉發了韋恩，添加了雪花表情符號和冰人表情符號，並帶有主題標籤#DABEARS。

這位熊隊四分衛繼續慶祝勝利，並在賽后被視為“磨奶酪”，這是對包裝工隊威斯康星州乳製品行業的參考，球迷們在比賽時戴著奶酪頭帽子。

在接受 Amazon Prime 的賽后採訪（通過《體育畫報》）時，威廉姆斯讚揚了他的球隊為贏得周六比賽所做的努力。

“我們知道這就是 60 分鐘的足球比賽，”威廉姆斯說。 “我們了解並知道我們是誰。我們了解這對城市意味著什麼。我們了解這對組織意味著什麼。我們也了解這對我們意味著什麼。所以你要繼續前進，繼續前進，繼續戰鬥。當時鐘指向零時，你會抬頭看看誰贏了。”

他還在賽后分享了擊敗分區對手後他是否感到如釋重負。

“不。不……參加這場比賽並與我們的對手對抗顯然是一個有趣的情況……我進入聯盟的目標是贏得球賽並贏得重大比賽，”威廉姆斯說。 “這就是消除。我們專注於此。”

另一方面，包裝工隊的主教練馬特·拉弗勒爾無法掩飾他的失望，但詳細說明了他想要做什麼，因為他的位置的不確定性迫在眉睫。

“作為一支足球隊，我們必須做得更好，保持冷靜，走出去，做我們一直在練習的基本事情，”他說。 “當你進入這些類型的大型遊戲時，如果你不執行簡單的基本原則，它就會反過來咬你，而這正是發生的事情。”

熊隊接下來的比賽要么是分區輪對陣洛杉磯公羊隊，要么是費城老鷹隊。

芝加哥熊隊在外卡賽中與綠灣包裝工隊進行了一場驚心動魄的比賽，最終以 31-27 獲勝。比賽中，熊隊一度以21-6落後，但他們在下半場起死回生，凱萊布·威廉姆斯帶領進攻取得了多分。

第四節末段，他向 DJ Moore 投了一分球，幫助球隊以 31-27 領先，熊隊鎖定防守，確保包裝工隊不再得分。這對熊隊來說是一場巨大的勝利，賽后，主教練本·約翰遜開始向所有關鍵球員分發比賽用球。

他找到了威廉姆斯，這位二年級四分衛發表了一場久遠的演講。

“我昨晚說過，你在常規賽中賺錢，但在季后賽中，這是你的遺產，你的名字，一切，”威廉姆斯說。 “那是我們。不是我。我想讓這一切繼續下去。我們必須變得更好。我們必須開始，我們必須注重細節，我們必須執行才能到達我們想去的地方。我想在這裡，我想和你們一起做這件事。明天開始，後天開始。”

本·約翰遜擊敗包裝工隊後的更衣室演講令人激動……

凱萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 在這中間的演講——以及他如何變得有點情緒化——甚至更好。

我強烈建議等待，因為它太好了。

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— 阿里·梅洛夫 (@MySportsUpdate) 2026 年 1 月 11 日

就在每個人都認為他已經完成的時候，他回到了中心，對約翰遜微笑。

“他們說我們已經有 15 年沒有擊敗綠灣了，”約翰遜說道。 “看看這裡的這個人。他作為教練為我們所做的一切，其他教練為我們所做的一切，都是從他引進所有人開始的。就我個人而言，到目前為止，他在我的生活中具有里程碑意義。”

威廉姆斯隨後將球傳回給約翰遜，兩人擁抱在一起。毫無疑問，對於約翰遜擔任主教練的第一年來說，這是美好的一年，他還有很多事情要做。

芝加哥熊隊以外卡身份逆轉綠灣包裝工隊，不僅延長了他們的賽季，還進一步鞏固了四分衛凱萊布·威廉姆斯和新秀近端鋒科爾斯頓·拉夫蘭之間日益緊密的聯繫。

在31-27獲勝後，威廉姆斯對拉夫蘭給予了迄今為止最強烈​​的公開讚揚，並將其視為熊隊在選秀之夜有爭議的決定的驗證，即用第10順位選秀權選擇了近端鋒。在外界幾個月來持懷疑態度的情況下，威廉姆斯在賽后新聞發布會上明確表示，該組織從未懷疑過這一選擇。

“我們和他一起打出了全壘打，”凱萊布·威廉姆斯說。 “這是教練前幾天對我說的。我們坐在他的辦公室裡，現在每個人都回到選秀之夜並問，‘為什麼我們得到了科爾斯頓·拉夫蘭？我們為什麼這麼做？為什麼我們這麼做？’這是科爾斯頓·拉夫蘭，你明白我的意思嗎？他就是這樣的人。他是團隊中最勤奮的人之一。他來得晚，他來得早。他在場上時的肢體語言——所有這些。我對即將發生的事情感到興奮。我對我們在接下來的幾週內要展示的內容感到很興奮。然後未來會發生什麼——我們的信任，我們的紐帶，看到不同的路線概念，能夠看到不同的防禦，並且老實說 99% 的時間都在同一頁面上。我很興奮。” 。

這份認可為拉夫蘭整個賽季的發展畫上了圓滿的句號。今年早些時候，他的影響力有限，部分原因是由於臀部問題缺席了比賽。那時，他的貢獻不大，11次接球推進116碼，引發了人們對芝加哥是否應該在選秀中走不同方向的質疑。

這種說法在十一月發生了逆轉。拉夫蘭在對陣辛辛那提猛虎隊的比賽中取得突破，他7次接球推進118碼並取得2次達陣，這標誌著轉折點。從那時起，他成為威廉姆斯最可靠的目標，在常規賽結束時以 58 次接球和 713 碼領先熊隊，同時以 6 次接球達陣並列全隊領先。

拉夫蘭在對陣綠灣的季后賽中的表現強化了這種增長。他完成了 137 碼的出擊，其中威廉姆斯的 22 碼射門等關鍵大塊進攻為他帶來了亮點，這幫助芝加哥隊歷史性地逆轉了勢頭。

當熊隊在士兵場為分區賽做準備時，拉夫蘭的崛起已成為他們季后賽身份的核心。隨著威廉姆斯的信任不斷增強，防守也被迫考慮到他，這位新秀近端鋒現在看起來已經成為了決定性的球員。

忍住吧寶貝！芝加哥熊隊以最令人心碎的方式驅除了季后賽惡魔。熊隊下半場大逆轉，以31-27戰勝綠灣包裝工隊。在半場以 21-3 落後之後，四分衛凱萊布·威廉姆斯做了他本賽季做得最好的事情：帶領他的球隊取得了另一場不可思議的逆轉勝利。

熊隊自 2010 年以來首次取得季后賽勝利感覺很棒。事實上，這是在主場對陣他們最激烈的對手包裝工隊，而在他們的球迷面前，這讓一切變得更加甜蜜。熊隊在賽后感覺良好並不奇怪。威廉姆斯通過磨碎一塊奶酪來慶祝這一時刻，參考了威斯康星州及其奶酪行業。

起初，熊隊似乎會以悲慘的方式重返季后賽。雙方打得很膠著，進攻毫無動力，防守也無法阻止包裝工隊的進攻。在第四回合的幾次關鍵失誤後，芝加哥隊在半場結束時很快發現自己以 21-3 落後。

然而，就像發條一樣，熊隊在下半場找到了自己的最佳狀態。防守開始有些收緊，彎曲但從未突破。他們在下半場將包裝工隊的得分限制在僅六分，儘管他們的射門失誤和布蘭登·麥克馬納斯錯失的加分為他們提供了幫助。

這就是熊隊贏得勝利所需的全部進攻。熊隊僅在第四節就拿下高達 25 分，並以 3 次達陣、1 次投籃和 2 分轉換重新回到比賽。外接手 DJ Moore 在兩分鐘的訓練中觸地得分，最終贏得了比賽的勝利。

週六晚上，芝加哥熊隊不僅擊敗了綠灣包裝工隊，還擊敗了綠灣包裝工隊。他們在一個爆炸性的季度驅除了一代惡魔。半場結束時落後18分，第四節末段以27-16落後的情況下，凱萊布·威廉姆斯精心策劃了一場傑作，他以25碼達陣擊球給DJ摩爾完成了瘋狂的逆轉，最終在士兵球場以31-27的外卡賽取得了驚人的勝利。

在四分之三的時間裡，芝加哥的情況看起來都是老樣子。喬丹·樂福 (Jordan Love) 和包裝工隊在半場以 21-3 領先，湖邊的人群鴉雀無聲。但第四節屬於新秀信號發出者。威廉姆斯最終傳球碼數為 361 碼，他在最後 15 分鐘內狂砍 25 分，點燃了進攻端。

熊隊領先！

DJ Moore 大開接球，完成 25 碼達陣 😤

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 1 月 11 日

轉折點出現在急需衝勁的熊隊遭遇關鍵的第四次落後的時候。威廉姆斯挺身而出，為羅馬·奧敦澤 (Rome Odunze) 送出一腳 27 碼的射門，讓球隊保持了動力和賽季活力。這一轉變為煙花表演奠定了基礎。威廉姆斯找到奧拉米德·扎切烏斯 (Olamide Zaccheaus) 8 碼達陣，這是他在季后賽中的首次得分，而德安德烈·斯威夫特 (D'Andre Swift) 又完成 5 碼衝球得分，擴大了領先優勢。

週六，芝加哥熊隊在士兵球場上搖搖欲墜。在本·約翰遜（Ben Johnson）第四次進攻失敗後，球迷們開始擔心。但凱萊布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 為芝加哥對陣綠灣包裝工隊 (Green Bay Packers) 的比賽披上了斗篷。

芝加哥隊因開局錯誤受到處罰而倒退，面臨第四和第八名。威廉姆斯在壓力下向左側逃跑。

但他還是成功找到了羅馬·奧敦澤（Rome Odunze），他帶領熊隊越過了綠灣隊的 30 碼線。

芝加哥隊將 27 碼的進步轉化為最終的分數。奧拉米德·扎克烏斯 (Olamide Zaccheaus) 在同一次突破中從 8 碼外得分。威廉姆斯隨後擊中科爾斯頓·拉夫蘭進行兩分轉換嘗試。

芝加哥隊突然發現自己以 27-24 落後於包裝工隊，而包裝工隊曾在這場 NFL 季后賽中以 21-3 領先。

卡勒布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 在熊隊對陣包裝工隊的比賽中再次投出一記重球

威廉姆斯在他的第一場季后賽比賽中還沒有完成大投球。

包裝工隊錯失了一個原本可以讓他們領先六分的投籃。體育場內的許多人以及在家裡觀看比賽的人都想知道威廉姆斯是否可以帶領他的球隊走上球場。尤其是作為一月份季后賽的新手。

威廉姆斯在首回合嘗試傳球給拉夫蘭時失手。但再次連線12碼。隨後，芝加哥隊在比賽即將結束時面臨著關鍵的第三場和第四場比賽。

他擊中德安德烈·斯威夫特 (D'Andre Swift) 23 碼傳球，以保持突破。然後他更加英勇的投球——發現 DJ Moore 獨自一人觸地得分，取得了領先。

熊隊領先！

DJ Moore 大開接球，完成 25 碼達陣 😤

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 1 月 11 日

熊隊以 18 分的優勢消除了巨大的差距，淘汰了令人討厭的包裝工隊。在此過程中，威廉姆斯為球隊贏得了 15 年來的首場季后賽勝利。這位二年級的四分衛完成了兩次重大投球，為他不斷成長的熊隊履歷寫下了突然的篇章。